Senior Project Advisor

Helfgott, Leonard Michael, 1937-

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2000

Keywords

Ottoman conquest, Turkish-European relations

Abstract

The relationship between the Ottoman Empire and Europe has traditionally been viewed in terms of conflict. History books are full of accounts of the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans and of Constantinople, as well as the conquest of Hungary and the ensuing conflict with the Habsburg Empire, which would stretch into the twentieth century. When the topic turns to questions outside the realm of warfare, however, things become murkier. While the many wars—as well as the occasional bout of peace—between the Ottomans and the West are focused on in detail, the role of the Ottomans in Europe outside of war is often seen in much broader terms. Often the focus is on Turkish attitudes towards their Christian subjects, with a special focus on the Turkish practice of enslaving Christian children for military service. In reality, the relationship between the Ottomans and the Christian peasantry they ruled was much more complex. The intricacies of this relationship, however, are often lost behind the politics and war, which dominated Turkish-European relations.

Department

History

Geographic Coverage

Hungary--History--1490-1526; Hungary--History; Europe, Central--History--16th century; Europe, Central--History--17th century; Turkey--History--Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Rights Statement

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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